Equinox 120

[kermit (Vince)]

Hi,
I have an Equinox 120 which perform well but unfortunately when the weather get bellow freezing the lens become pinched.
I need to remove the lens cell to release the pressure on the lens but I cannot find anything on the net explaining how I should go about it.
Has anyone any info on the subject?
Thank you for your help.
Vince

[Waxing_Gibbous (Peter)]

The only advice I can offer is to buy a heated "dew strap".
This is a flexible 'ribbon' containing a heat element that wraps around the telescope at the cell end.
They are pretty common and not too expensive.
I have a Kendrick brand for my MC and it has yet to let me down.
In France try Telescopes Underladen (I hope that's the correct name).
Good luck on your hunt.

[kermit (Vince)]

Thank you for the advise.
Vince

[kermit (Vince)]

HI,
Problem solved. I just put on a larger heating band around the objective and the problem disappear.
Thank you for your help.
Vince